Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP remains a dominant force in Latin America capital markets transactions. Despite a slowdown in deal flow across the market, the firm has landed a series of major equity and debt offerings. With outstanding practitioners in both New York and Sao Paulo, the Latin America team continues to be noted for SEC-registered IPOs and US listings, along with sovereign and SEC-registered investment grade offerings, and high-yield debt transactions. It has a significant market share of equity and debt offerings in both Brazil and Mexico, along with other key markets such as Chile and Argentina. It represents both issuers and underwriters. Todd Crider heads the Latin America group, splitting his time between New York and Sao Paulo, and frequently works on landmark and headline transactions. Grenfel Calheiros heads the Sao Paulo office and is a leader in Brazil offerings. Juan Francisco Méndez is another seasoned member of the Latin America team with a superb record in capital markets offerings. Juan Naveira provides further senior level expertise along with senior counsel Kirsten Davis. Sao Paulo-based Paulo Fernando de Menezes continues to make an impression. All named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.